Evidence of bias during liver transplant evaluation of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis cirrhosis patients.

Christopher J DanfordSentia IrianaChangyu ShenMichael P CurryMichelle Lai

Published in: Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver (2019)

This study demonstrates potential bias against NASH patients referred for OLT arising from heightened concern for comorbidities. Despite being declined for comorbidities, NASH patients are likely to die of their liver disease.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
climate change
patient reported
liver injury
human health